PUPILS from Weaver Vale Primary School took part in a campaign by construction company G&J Seddon warning children on the dangers of building sites.

The creative Ship Street school children prepared posters warning their class mates and other young people against entering construction sites like Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s 65-home development at St Lukes, on Ashton Drive.

Headteacher Kerry Jarvis said: “It’s great to know Weaver Vale Housing Trust and G&J Seddon are taking our children’s safety so seriously and the children have really enjoyed getting involved in this project. They are looking forward to seeing their posters displayed and having a direct impact on the safety of children in the local area.”

A total of 16 posters, all designed by the pupils, will be displayed at the site to help keep young people safe during the summer holidays.

Maggie Heap, G&J Seddon’s community projects manager, added: “Construction sites can often look like very exciting places for children, but in reality they are hazardous workplaces.

“We are committed to ensuring strict safety measures are taken on site and feel it is important to communicate these whenever possible.

“Our school visits aim to raise awareness and hopefully the children will think twice when near construction sites both here and throughout the country.”

G&J Seddon’s health and safety manager Peter Elworth and site manager Peter Wilde visited the school to talk about health and safety.

Kenton Barker, senior surveyor for Weaver Vale Housing Trust, said: “We are delighted that G&J Seddon has worked with young people to make sure the site remains safe whilst the work takes place.”